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Authors, Literary Orgs Respond to 'Hebdo' Attack in Paris

After the attack at 'Charlie Hebdo,' PEN called for renewed efforts to protect "those working on the front lines of free expression.” Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ABFFE to Merge with ABA

To expand free speech programming for indie booksellers the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, will become a distinct group within the ABA on January 1. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MLRC Partners with ABFFE

The organization focused on the First Amendment will be working with the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression to provide speakers for bookstores during Banned Books Week, taking place this year September 21-27. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ABFFE President Wins First Amendment Award

Chris Finan, president of the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, has been awarded the 2014 Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award for law. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Krosoczka to Host BEA Children’s Art Auction

Author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka will host the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression's 2014 children's book art auction and reception at BookExpo America. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AAP Stands With Pubs For Free Expression in India

In the wake of Wendy Doniger's book recall, the organization issued a statement of "solidarity with publishing colleagues in India" that calls for reform of the Indian penal codes. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why are writers being curbed by NSA surveillance?

PEN American Center's report "Chilling Effects," offers some disturbing data about the effect of government surveillance on free expression and self-censorship in the literary world.PEN American Center’s report “Chilling Effects,” officially released Tuesday morning, offers some disturbing data... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How A Congresswoman Is Asking Reddit Users To Re-shape Copyright Laws

Zoe Lofgren wants Netizens to help craft laws that protect the future of the Net itself. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the House Ethics Committee, has published a thought-provoking article about the legal tactic of seizing of domain names when the owners are accused of copyright infringement. She... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rose Fenton appointed Free Word director

Publication Date: Tue, 05/07/2011 - 08:30 Free Word has appointed Rose Fenton as director of the organisation, with her first day to be 12th September. The Free Word Centre in London is a house of literature, literacy and free expression, hosting debates, readings and conferences. Ten... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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